Loma Fire

Evacuation Information Latest News Updates

19 Acres
1 County: Calaveras

Legend

Date Started
08/20/2026 1:29 PM

Last Updated
08/20/2026 3:01 PM

Cause
Under Investigation

Incident Maps and Reports

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Agency Having Jurisdiction
CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit

Incident Management Team
No team assigned

Location
Old Emigrant Trail Road & Railroad Flat Road, Mt Ranch

[38.2703,-120.49592]

Reports
Status reports

Evacuations in Progress

Evacuation Orders

Immediate threat to life. This is a lawful order to LEAVE NOW. The area is lawfully closed to public access.

Evacuation Orders issued for the following zones:

CCU-043

Incident Updates

08/20/2026 2:48 PM

Fire Update: Although the fire has grown slightly, it currently remains within established retardant lines. Some of the aircraft is holding their position at the airbase and Air Attack continues to monitor conditions. Ground resources are still responding, please avoid the area.

Updated by: Public Information Officer

08/20/2026 1:47 PM

Evacuation Orders issued for the Loma Fire.

Evacuation Orders for zones:

CCU-043

Updated by: Webtech

08/20/2026 1:39 PM

Additional resources have been requested. Evacuations are taking place near Old Emigrant Trail and Swiss Ranch Road. Follow Calaveras County Sheriff's Office for detailed information.

Updated by: Public Information Officer

08/20/2026 1:32 PM

CAL FIRE is responding to the Loma Fire. It has burned 7 Acres with a moderate rate of spread and structures threated.

Updated by: Webtech

ALERTCalifornia Camera Feed

ALERTCalifornia | UC San Diego:

Sierra Vista 1 - Cameras.alertcalifornia.org

Resources Assigned

109

Personnel
3

Helicopters
17

Engines
2

Dozers
3

Water Tenders
4

Crews

Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.

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	Contained Incident
	Fires Less than 10 Acres
	Prescribed Fire
	Mudslide
	Flood
	Earthquake
	Lightning Activity
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	Evacuation Warning ^{Reference 3}
	Advisory ^{Reference 4}
	Shelter in Place ^{Reference 5}
	Evacuation Order Lifted ^{Reference 6}
	Normal ^{Reference 7}
	Red Flag Warning ^{Reference 8}
	Smoke and Haze Forecast 0-3 PPM
	Smoke and Haze Forecast 3-25 PPM
	Smoke and Haze Forecast 25-63 PPM
	Smoke and Haze Forecast 63-158 PPM
	Smoke and Haze Forecast >158 PPM

Incident Perimeter: Perimeters are generalized and do not necessarily indicate structures within the boundaries have been damaged or destroyed.
Evacuation Order: An immediate threat to life. This is an order by law enforcement to leave immediately. The area is lawfully closed to public access.
Evacuation Warning: A potential threat to life and/or property. Those who require additional time to evacuate and those with pets and livestock should leave immediately.
Advisory: Residents should be aware of the situation and be prepared to evacuate if conditions worsen.
Shelter in Place: Go inside the nearest safe building, lock all doors and windows, and stay there until local authorities give the "all clear".
Evacuation Order Lifted: Officials have determined the immediate danger has passed. Residents may return home but should remain alert for any changes in conditions or updated instructions.
Normal: No current threats to life or property.
Red Flag Warning: National Weather Service Red Flag Warnings indicate warm temperatures, very low humidities, and stronger winds that can combine to produce an increased risk of fire danger.